Health workers helping Covid-19 patients among first to receive vaccine in US Texas - Houston News
by IANS
Updated Nov 24, 2020
It was announced by Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) from the guiding principles for the state' Covid-19 vaccine allocation process, the Xinhua news agency reported.
"Health care workers likely to provide direct care for Covid-19 patients and other vulnerable residents to be the first group to receive the vaccine. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, emergency medical services and home health care workers," said a news release from the governor's office.
According to the release, the state's initial distribution for Covid-19 vaccines is expected as early as next month.
"These guiding principles established by the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel will ensure that the State of Texas swiftly distributes the Covid-19 vaccine to Texans who voluntarily choose to be immunized," said Abbott.
"This foundation for the allocation process will help us mitigate the spread of Covid-19 in our communities, protect the most vulnerable Texans, and safeguard crucial state resources," he added.
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